In order to study the susceptibility of murine vaginal mucosa to Candida albicans under different conditions, vaginal lavage fluid and vaginal tissue of mice were observed and compared between murine models with normal immune system (estrogen-treated mice) and immunosuppressed murine model, and between primary infection model of vaginal candidiasis and secondary infection one. The average level of colony forming unit (CFU) from the immuosuppressed group was higher than that from estrogen-treated group at each time point and the peak time was delayed. The differences between the two groups were statistically significant (P < 0.05) from the fourth day after inoculation. A significant difference existed in the average level of CFU between the control group and the estrogen-treated group (P < 0.05), and between the control group and the immuosuppressed group (P < 0.01). It was concluded that the vaginal mucosa from the immunosuppressed mice is more susceptible to Candida albicans and no difference is found in susceptibility between mice with primary infection and secondary infection.
Candida albicans/drug effects ; Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal/*etiology ; Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal/*immunology ; Disease Susceptibility ; Estrogens/*pharmacology ; Immunocompromised Host ; Mice, Inbred ICR ; Random Allocation ; Vagina/microbiology

Objective To study the expression of cellular FLICE inhibitory proteins(c-FLIP)in peripheral blood B lymphocytes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)and its correlation with clinical features.Methods Blood samples were obtained from 53 patients with SLE and 30 normal human controls.Flow cytometry and ELISA were performed to measure the expression of c-FLIP in pefipheral blood B lymphocytes and serum levels of IL-4 and IL-10,respectively.Relevant laboratory examinations were carried out for these patients.SLE disease activity index(SLEDAI)score was calculated for patients.Results The positivity rate of c-FLIP in B lymphocytes was 3.11%±0.70%in 18 patients with active SLE.significantly higher than that in 35 patients with inactive SLE (0.78%±0.28%)and normaI controls(0.68%±0.12%),while no statistical difierence was found between inactive patients and controls(t=1.56,P＞0.05).In SLE patients,the expression of c-FLIP showed a positive correlation with SLEDAl score(r=0.96.P＜0.05),erythrocyte sedimentation rate(r=0.96,P＜0.01),serum level of C reactive protein(r=0.92.P＜0.01)and the titer of antinuclear antibodies(r=0.86,P＜0.01),whereas in 36 patients with leucopenia.a negative correlation was noticed between white blood cell count and the expression level of c-FLIP(r=-0.94,P＜0.0 1).The 23 patients with lupus nephritis had a higher level of c-FLIP than those without lupus nephritis(3.04%±1.09%vs 1.76%±1.09%,t=4.23,P＜0.05).Additionally.the expression of c-FLIP positively correlated with the serum level of IL-4 and IL-10(r=0.80,0.89.respectively,both P＜0.01).Conclusions In patients with active SLE,the expression of c-FLIP is upregulated in peripheral blood B lymphocytes,and positively correlated with the severity of SLE as well as the serum level of IL-4 and IL-10.The upregulation of c-FLIP in B cells might play a certain role in deficient apoptosis or clearance of activated B cells in SLE.

Objective To investigate effect of Murphy's law on the nursing safety management of the hemodialysis patients. Methods 4598 hemodialysis cases in a blood purification center of a first class grade A hospital from April to July in 2011 was assigned as pre-implementation group.Then Murphy's law was used in the nursing practice.In the following,another 5683 hemodialysis cases from November in 2011 to January in 2012 were assigned as post-implementation group.The incidence of nursing risks and hemodialysis equipment failures were compared between the two groups.Result The incidences of nursing risks and hemodialysis equipment failures in the post-implementation group were significantly lower than those of the pre-implementation group(P<0.05).Conclusions Murphy’s law is effective for the declines of nursing manipulative defects and hemodialysis equipment failures.Besides,the law can be good for the strengthened awareness of safety and enhanced consciousness of all staff participating in the safety management so as to ensure the safety and quality of hemodialysis.

OBJECTIVETo study the curative effect of Zhiyang Pingfu Liquid (ZPL) in treating epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (EGFRIs) associated adverse reactions of the skin.

METHODSAll 54 patients with pathologically confirmed malignant tumor had EGFRIs induced adverse reactions of the skin to various degrees. ZPL was externally applied for them all, once or twice per day, 14 days consisting of one therapeutic course. Changes of adverse skin reactions, time for symptoms relief, adverse skin reaction types suitable for ZPL were observed before and after treatment.

RESULTSEGFRIs associated skin adverse reactions were improved to various degrees after they used ZPL. The shortest symptoms relief time was 1 day while the longest was 12 days, with an average of 6.93 days and the median time 7 days. Compared with before treatment, itching, rash/scaling, acne/acneform eruptions were obviously improved (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONZPL could alleviate EGFRls associated adverse skin reactions, especially showed better effect on itching, rash/scaling, acne/acneform eruptions.

Antineoplastic Agents ; adverse effects ; Biomedical Research ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use ; Exanthema ; chemically induced ; Humans ; Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; Pruritus ; Receptor, Epidermal Growth Factor ; antagonists & inhibitors ; Skin ; drug effects ; Skin Diseases ; drug therapy

OBJECTIVETo observe improved effects of Jingjin acupuncture on fine activity of hemiplegic hand in recovery period of stroke.

METHODSFifty cases were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 25 cases in each one. Regular western medicine treatment, rehabilitation training and regular acupuncture (in which Shuigou (GV 26), Baihui (GV 20), Neiguan (PC 6), etc. were selected) were applied in both groups. Additionally, muscles in palm side of affected hand, dorsal metacarpophalangeal joints and proximal interphalangeal joints were treated with acupuncture in the observation group, once every other day and electroacupuncture was applied when arrival of qi was acquired. Baxie (EX-UE 9) in the affected hand were needled in the control group, and electroacupuncture was added when arrival of qi was acquired. Ten days of treatment was considered a treatment course, and after two courses Lindmark score, Brunnstrom movement function grade, joint range of hand and Barthel index (BI) were observed in two groups.

RESULTSCompared before the treatment, the Lindmark score in two groups were both improved after the treatment (both P < 0.01). Compared with the control group, the motor coordination ability, sensory function and total score of Lindmark in observation group were obviously improved (differences before and after treatment: 8.24 +/- 3.07 vs 6.84 +/- 2.43, 3.52 +/- 2.33 vs 2.16 +/- 2.12, 11.76 +/- 3.55 vs 9.00 +/- 3.62, all P < 0.05). The Brunnstrom movement function grade was significantly improved in both groups after treatment (both P < 0.01), which was more obvious in the observation group (P < 0.05). The joint range of hemiplegic hand was improved in both groups after treatment (both P < 0.01), which was more obvious in the observation group [differences before and after treatment: (25.35 +/- 10.91) degrees vs (18.65 +/- 7.86) degrees, p < 0.05]. The score of BI was also significantly improved after treatment in two groups (both P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONThe Jingjin acupuncture could effectively improve fine activity of hemiplegic hand in recovery period of stroke prove daily life ability.

Acupuncture Therapy ; Aged ; Female ; Hand ; physiopathology ; Hemiplegia ; etiology ; physiopathology ; therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Movement ; Recovery of Function ; Stroke ; complications ; physiopathology

OBJECTIVETo determine the contents of tiliroside [kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-(6 " -p-coumaroyl) glucopyranoside] in the Daphne genkwa.

METHODThe separation was performed on ZORBAX XDB C18 column (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm), using acetonitrile and water/acetic acid mixture (1,000/1) (gradient elution: 0-18 min, 26 : 74; 18-33 min, 80 : 20) as mobile phase with the rate of 1.0 mL x min(-1) at 25 degrees C, the wavelength for measurement was 310 nm.

RESULTThe linearity was in the range of 0.1-5.0 microg (n=6), and the correlation coefficient was 0.9999. The average recovery for compound tiliroside was 101.50% (RSD 0.90%) (n=6).

CONCLUSIONThis method is accurate, reliable and reproducible to determine tiliroside in the D. genkwa.

Acetonitriles ; chemistry ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; methods ; Daphne ; chemistry ; Flavonoids ; isolation & purification ; Oils, Volatile ; pharmacology ; Plant Stems ; chemistry

Objective Ticagrelor-related dyspnea may affect the medication adherence of patients with coronary artery disease.This study aims to assess the impact of ticagrelor adherence on 1-year cardiovascular outcomes in pateints with stable coronary artery diseases (SCAD).Methods This study includes the patients with SCAD from Fuwai hospital who discharged with ticagrelor between Jan.2015 to Jun.2015.We collected data of clinical characteristics and ticagrelor adherence from these patients by reviewing the electronic medical records and personnel interview.Follow-up was performed at 6 and 12 months by telephone interview or office visits.Results A total of 155 patients with SCAD were enrolled,of whom 122 (78.7％) were males with a mean age (57.0 ± 10.0) years.Among them,50 (32.3％) patients have a history of myocardial infraction and 106 (68.4％) patients had angiographic confirmed left main and/or multivessel disease.Forty-six patients (29.7％) with SCAD prematurely stopped ticagrelor within 12 months,while 25 (16.1％) patients switched from ticagrelor to clopidogrel.Hemorrhagic events and locally unavailable ticagrelor were the major reasons causes of the premature discontinuation of ticagrelor.Univariate analysis showed age,body mass index (BMI),hypertention and locally unavailable ticagrelor as relative factors for early ticagrelor discontinuation after discharge.Multivariate analysis revealed unavailable drug locally (OR 0.25,95％ CI 0.09-0.69) and elderly patients (OR 4.13,95％ CI 1.40-12.19) were risk factors for low persientence or premature ticagrelor discontinuation.Conclusion This study showed poor ticagrelor adherence in patients with SCAD after discharge.Locally unavailable ticagrelor and elderly patients were strong predictors of poor ticagrelor adherence.Discontinuation to ticagrelor prematurely may not have impact on adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

Objective: To explore the impact of knocking out wildtype p53 phosphatase 1 gene on heart function with the changes of cardiac tissue mRNA and protein expressions in experimental mice. Methods: Our research included in 2 groups: Wildtype (WT) mice group and Wip1 knockout (Wip1-KO) mice group. n=10 in each group. The heart function, ratio of heart weight to body weight (HW/BW) were examined and compared between 2 groups; cardiac tissue morphology was observed by HE staining; mRNA expressions of ANP, BNP, MCP-1 andα-SMA were determined by RT-PCR and protein expressions of Bcl-2, Bax and c-caspase3 were measured by Western blot analysis. Results: Compared with WT mice group, Wip1-KO mice group showed decreased Wip1 mRNA expression,P<0.05, decreased LVEF, LV fraction shortening and increased left ventricular end systolic diameter (LVESD), allP<0.05; Wip1-KO mice group had reduced BW and elevated ratio of HW/BW, bothP<0.05 even the heart weight was similar between 2 groups. There was no difference in cardiac tissue morphology between 2 groups; mRNA expressions of ANP, BNP, MCP-1 and α-SMA were similar between 2 groups,P>0.05; apoptosis related protein expressions of Bax/Bcl-2 and c-caspase3 were similar between 2 groups,P>0.05. Conclusion: Wip1 gene knockout may impair the heart function in experimental mice, while the relevant mechanism should be further investigated.

OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical effect of maternal voice stimulation in alleviating procedural pain in neonates during heel blood collection. METHODS: A total of 72 neonates who were admitted to the neonate intensive care unit were randomly divided into an intervention group (n=35) and a control group (n=37). Heel blood collection was performed by the routine method in the control group. The intervention group listened to their mothers' voice from 1 minute before heel blood collection to the end of the procedure. Pain score, incidence of crying, and vital signs were recorded before and after heel blood collection. RESULTS: Compared with the control group, the heart rate was significantly reduced, the blood oxygen saturation significantly increased, the incidence of crying and the pain score were significantly reduced in the intervention group during the procedure of heel blood collection (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Maternal voice stimulation helps to reduce procedural pain and maintain stable vital signs in neonates.
Crying ; Female ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Intensive Care Units, Neonatal ; Mothers ; Pain Management ; Pain, Procedural ; Speech